Purdue AAE has been in the top 7 programs nationwide for 22 years running. Purdue also ranked among the top 10 most innovative schools for the fifth consecutive year.

In 2021, Purdue Research Foundation received 169 patents, placing it first in both the state of Indiana and the Big Ten, and sixth internationally.

Riley Stonesifer grew up thrilled by the aerospace technology and innovation surrounding her in the Seattle area. Studying at Raisbeck Aviation High School gave her a personal connection to the aviation icon and led her to Purdue.

A Purdue AAE graduate and former Track and Field athlete was compelled to establish a scholarship for aspiring Purdue engineers. One recipient is seeing its benefits even beyond graduation.

For the sixth consecutive year, multiple AAE students were recognized in the Aviation Week 20 Twenties awards.

Purdue AAE brought together representatives from the aerospace industry and government to consider a Space Arena concept, which would provide facilities for testing many aspects of space exploration in one location.

Ronak Dave, a Purdue AAE alum recently selected as a NASA flight director, will lead missions to the ISS and prepare for lunar missions with NASA’s Artemis program. Listen on the “This Is Purdue” podcast, hosted by Kate Young.

Audrey Powers (BSAAE '99) became the 27th member of the renowned Cradle with her October 2021 flight on Blue Origin's New Shepard.

Alumni Deepak Atyam and Alex Finch were recognized by the magazine for their impact on industry.

Amy Comeau (BSAAE '18) was one of four Boeing Space and Launch employees to receive the award that recognizes employees who are in the early stages of their career. Comeau is from the Commercial Crew Program.